Mexican Bone Broth (i.e. Caldo de Res) ???? gluten free & keto
Calories 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram beef bones (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- 1 medium onion (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- 1 leeks (medium
- 3 celery ribs (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- 1 head garlic (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- warm water (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- avocado (diced)
- onions (very finely minced)
- serrano chilies (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
- cilantro (or parsley roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Trim meat from the meaty bones into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch), leaving some on the bones.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Heat up a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium/high heat.
- Add oil, spreading it until the bottom is evenly coated.
- Add meat and bones, and sear until fully browned.
- Remove browned meat and bones from pot and set aside.
- Heat up remaining oil, and add in onion, leek, celery and garlic and cook until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Add browned meat and bones back in, along with the bay leaf, black peppercorns and cloves.
- Add enough warm water to cover completely, followed by the vinegar.
- Cover the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat as low as you can, leaving the lid slightly ajar.
- Allow to simmer for at least 2 hours, but preferably up to 24 hours (allowing the broth to cool at night, and carrying on the next day).
- Discard solids and serve with garnishes of choice.
- If storing, allow to cool completely before refrigerating and/or freezing in airtight containers.
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:14:40.
